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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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